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Old 11-14-2007, 08:29 AM
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Complete redesign. Conventional wisdom is that Husaberg/KTM have been working on it since 2003 ironing bugs out on a test track deep within Sweden. The other theory is that the new KTM motors are a rotated version of this motor, not vice-versa.

Everything I have heard so far leads me to believe that with the fuel under your butt and all the motor mass between your calves, the bike should handle like a dream - even though it is more top heavy - the weight is in the right places as you sit on the bike. It supposedly corners like a corvette. Not to mention that large open area behind the front wheel where the smashy parts all used to be. It will be harder to flatten a header or rip off a cooling line on rocks and log crossings.

Video http://www.youtube.com/husabergall

The biggest bonus I can see with the new design is with the relocated header, the bike shouldn't burn holes in your $100+ riding pants anymore!

The 'bergs are britches-eaters in their current configuration.
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